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title: "University of Chester - Vending Machines - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD"
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buyer: "TUCO Ltd"
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# University of Chester - Vending Machines - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD

Buyer: TUCO Ltd  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8382791a-48ea-46bb-8ea8-679b1c124677

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## Summary

This procurement covers a fully managed vending service for approximately 19 vending machines, together with related vending services, at various University of Chester campus locations. The requirement is classified as vending machines and falls within the services category. TUCO Ltd is the buying organisation. The service is intended for university campus environments and involves supplying, operating and managing vending equipment rather than a one-off machine purchase. Businesses specialising in managed vending, machine supply, replenishment, maintenance and associated customer services will find the subject matter relevant. The title identifies this as Lot 1, focused on a fully managed service, rather than a wider vending equipment procurement.

The procurement has reached completion and the contract was awarded on 24 August 2026 to Alpine Vending Co. Ltd. It used a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender submission deadline was 30 June 2026 at 9:56am. The awarded contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 1 March 2030. The published awarded value is £0 GBP. The tender is identified as Lot 1, Fully Managed Service. The procurement was recorded as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award is active, and the contract period in the award record matches the principal tender contract period.

This opportunity demonstrates a substantial, multi-campus requirement for a supplier able to provide and manage approximately 19 vending machines as an integrated service. A credible future competitor would need operational capacity to install, monitor, replenish and maintain machines across university locations, with reliable arrangements for responsive repairs, stock management and day-to-day service delivery. Experience of working in higher education or similarly distributed sites would help demonstrate an understanding of campus access, varied building locations, user demand and service continuity. The requirement is positioned for an established managed-service operator rather than a small supplier offering standalone machines or occasional maintenance. Alpine Vending Co. Ltd’s selection indicates that end-to-end delivery capability was commercially relevant to this buyer.

## Notice

The provision of of approx. 19 managed vending machines and vending related services to various University campus locations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049a6ae8-9840-434f-94f6-5dc2f5d7b907 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TUCO Ltd |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode area | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5GP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Alpine Vending Co. Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2026 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049a6ae8-9840-434f-94f6-5dc2f5d7b907

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049a6ae8-9840-434f-94f6-5dc2f5d7b907
  26th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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